US Men to Host Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to Begin 2030 World Cup Cycle/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ The U.S. men’s national team will begin its 2030 World Cup cycle with four home friendlies across 11 days. The Americans will face Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in four U.S. cities that did not host matches during the 2026 World Cup. The games will also begin Mauricio Pochettino’s new contract with the USMNT following its run to the World Cup round of 16.
Quick Look
- The USMNT will play four home friendlies over 11 days.
- The United States will face Peru on Sept. 26 in Orlando.
- The Americans will host Chile on Sept. 29 in St. Louis.
- The U.S.-Mexico rivalry will resume Oct. 3 in Glendale, Arizona.
- The USMNT will conclude the series against Canada on Oct. 6 in St. Paul.
- All four host cities were excluded from this summer’s World Cup schedule.
- TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock will broadcast the matches.
- The games follow the Americans’ run to the World Cup round of 16.
- Mauricio Pochettino recently extended his USMNT contract through 2030.
- Spain, Portugal and Morocco will host the 2030 World Cup.
Deep Look
USMNT Begins New World Cup Cycle
ATLANTA — The U.S. men’s national team will launch its next World Cup cycle with four home friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada.
The matches will take place over 11 days in September and October and will represent the Americans’ first action since reaching the round of 16 at the World Cup.
Each game will be held in a U.S. city that did not host World Cup action during the summer.
United States Opens Against Peru
The Americans will begin the series against Peru on Sept. 26 at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Three days later, the U.S. will face Chile at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
Both games will provide the national team with experience against South American opposition early in the new cycle.
US-Mexico Rivalry Returns in Arizona
The rivalry between the United States and Mexico will resume on Oct. 3 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Mexico traditionally represents one of the United States’ most important and competitive opponents.
The four-match series will conclude three days later when the Americans host Canada at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Matches to Air Across Multiple Networks
All four friendlies will be available across English- and Spanish-language platforms.
TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock will broadcast the games.
Pochettino Starts New Chapter With USMNT
The matches will be the national team’s first since head coach Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a contract extension through 2030.
Road to the 2030 World Cup
The four friendlies will begin preparations for the next men’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Spain, Portugal and Morocco in 2030.
The United States enters the new cycle after reaching the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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